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Biofuels – an uncertain future

...used cooking oil and algae With concerns over the rising prices, profitability and sustainability of turning virgin vegetable oils into biodiesel, producers are looking to maximise access to lower cost...
Kran Bhatti Mabanaft

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Latest people moves in the industry – January 2025

...done a pretty good job. Sad to be leaving – but definitely the right time for us to be returning home to Germany.” Touchstar Technologies Ltd Touchstar Technologies Ltd has...
Lindsey Oil Refinery at dusk

Analysis

Growth without structure is a risk not a strategy

...oil and gas – breaks down the contributing factors and highlights an important takeaway for the energy industry around strategy, transparency, and decentralisation. A $10bn oil empire collapsed overnight. It...
QMRE new HQ

News

QM Recycled Energy unveils new HQ

...waste-2-oil processing. From its original, small test and development operation in Longfield, Kent, QMRE has made an ambitious move into 25,000 sq. ft. factory/office suites in Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Hoo,...
Community team supported by Craggs Energy

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Distributor diaries June 2025

...Oilfast announces Adam Burnett as their next music scholarship winner    Oilfast, the independent fuel supplier, based in Motherwell, Scotland, recently offered another incredible opportunity to local singer and songwriter, Adam...
Watson Fuels A day in the life

Interview

A Day in the Life…Mircea-Daniel Petreus (Dan)

...like to pre-load so usually I’ll have pre-loaded the night before. I’ll have another quick coffee while reviewing my route, before I head out to start my trip and start...

Interview

A DAY IN THE LIFE… Peter Davidson

...early morning dog walk (though the dogs do object to an early start in the winter!). Prior to the recent pandemic, it could also be much earlier, travelling to meetings...
Andrew Mochrie, WCF

News

People Moves – December 2024

...has started a new role as Senior Business Implementation Analyst at C.D.S. COMPUTER DESIGN SYSTEMS LIMITED and thanked the team for a warm welcome. Gordon Wallis has started a new...

News

NuStar – £25m investment at Grays

NuStar currently has approximately 8,700 miles of pipeline and 79 terminal and storage facilities that store and distribute crude oil, refined products and specialty liquids Phase 1 of NuStar’s £25...
How a fuel sales executive juggles work, parenthood and martial arts

Interview

A Day in the Life – Vicky Darch of Darch Oil

...is both a sales executive at Darch Oil and a martial arts instructor, to discover how Vicky spends a typical day. MY ALARM GOES OFF AT… 5.30am, 5.40am and finally,...
Mandy Rutter - anxiety feature

Insight

Maintaining good mental health: Coping with anxiety

...Fuel Oil News, Mandy discusses how to cope with anxiety, giving practical tips and support.   “I’ve been feeling dread all morning. As I drive onto the site, my stomach churns,...